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I decided to myself today that my computer SUCKS so I decided to look about for a new one. Wanted at least
2.4Ghz processor
512Mb Ram
128Mb graphics card, any type
a DVD Drive
a separate Cd Writer drive
60Gb hard drive.
Ok, searching about, went to ebay, found this .....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ (SPACE) eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3405452185&category=
In my opinion, it looks an all right deal, but I don't know that much about computers.
Also looked at...
http://komputerkrazy.com and did Enter Shop/Systems/Base Units/AMD based.
These also look quite good.
Any recommendations out of them?
2.4Ghz processor
512Mb Ram
128Mb graphics card, any type
a DVD Drive
a separate Cd Writer drive
60Gb hard drive.
Ok, searching about, went to ebay, found this .....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ (SPACE) eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3405452185&category=
In my opinion, it looks an all right deal, but I don't know that much about computers.
Also looked at...
http://komputerkrazy.com and did Enter Shop/Systems/Base Units/AMD based.
These also look quite good.
Any recommendations out of them?
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Indeed, the MAXXs are pretty good for pre-built PCs
Which one and where are you gonna buy it from then.
I think novatech are good, and Sr`s Maxx pcs are quite good for value too.
> The next computer I buy, I'll do a bit of research beforehand and make
> it myself. Right now, however, I think I'll just get a ready-made one.
> I really cannot struggle on wth this hunk of junk any longer.
> Yesterday, it crashed opening ....... Solitaire.
>
> By the way, what does overclocking mean?
I think novatech are good, and Sr`s Maxx pcs are quite good for value too.
> The next computer I buy, I'll do a bit of research beforehand and make
> it myself. Right now, however, I think I'll just get a ready-made one.
> I really cannot struggle on wth this hunk of junk any longer.
> Yesterday, it crashed opening ....... Solitaire.
>
> By the way, what does overclocking mean?
Which one and where are you gonna buy it from then.
I think novatech are good, and Sr`s Maxx pcs are quite good for value too.
> The next computer I buy, I'll do a bit of research beforehand and make
> it myself. Right now, however, I think I'll just get a ready-made one.
> I really cannot struggle on wth this hunk of junk any longer.
> Yesterday, it crashed opening ....... Solitaire.
>
> By the way, what does overclocking mean?
I think novatech are good, and Sr`s Maxx pcs are quite good for value too.
> The next computer I buy, I'll do a bit of research beforehand and make
> it myself. Right now, however, I think I'll just get a ready-made one.
> I really cannot struggle on wth this hunk of junk any longer.
> Yesterday, it crashed opening ....... Solitaire.
>
> By the way, what does overclocking mean?
im sure you can always get a better fan.
When you buy a chip from a manufacturer at say, 2ghz, you're not buying *a 2ghz* chip. What you are buying is a chip that's gauranteed to run stably at up to 2ghz under quite high temperatures. There will statistically always be an overhead on any chip you buy as to its maximum stable speed.
Overclocking is the process of causing a chip (and the rest of your components) to run faster than they rated speed, for a free performance gain. However, the faster a chip goes, the lower its stable operating temperature becomes, and the more heat the chip puts out. Therefore, it's a balance between speed and stability - but the better your cooling generally is, the faster you can make your chip run.
Overclocking is the process of causing a chip (and the rest of your components) to run faster than they rated speed, for a free performance gain. However, the faster a chip goes, the lower its stable operating temperature becomes, and the more heat the chip puts out. Therefore, it's a balance between speed and stability - but the better your cooling generally is, the faster you can make your chip run.
Thanks everyone for replying.
After reading all of the posts, I have decided the easiest thing for me to do is to buy a new computer, all made up. This is because, if something goes wrong in the bulding stage, I wouldn't know what to do. I wouldn't know which parts to buy, which ones are infamous for bad quality, what's a good deal, what's a bad deal, and even if I asked somone here what's happened when i try to swich it on and it doesn't, I wouldn't know how to explain what has gone wrong, except "It's not working!"
The next computer I buy, I'll do a bit of research beforehand and make it myself. Right now, however, I think I'll just get a ready-made one. I really cannot struggle on wth this hunk of junk any longer. Yesterday, it crashed opening ....... Solitaire.
By the way, what does overclocking mean?
After reading all of the posts, I have decided the easiest thing for me to do is to buy a new computer, all made up. This is because, if something goes wrong in the bulding stage, I wouldn't know what to do. I wouldn't know which parts to buy, which ones are infamous for bad quality, what's a good deal, what's a bad deal, and even if I asked somone here what's happened when i try to swich it on and it doesn't, I wouldn't know how to explain what has gone wrong, except "It's not working!"
The next computer I buy, I'll do a bit of research beforehand and make it myself. Right now, however, I think I'll just get a ready-made one. I really cannot struggle on wth this hunk of junk any longer. Yesterday, it crashed opening ....... Solitaire.
By the way, what does overclocking mean?
I would normally agree that building your own PC is the better idea, but for all the p*ssing about you do putting it together and comparing prices on components, you can buy a full system for a decent price.
The MAXX PCs on here are remarkably good (no I don't work for SR(!)), but if you are going to buy a PC, make sure it ISN'T from Time. I really don't know how they are still in business.....
The MAXX PCs on here are remarkably good (no I don't work for SR(!)), but if you are going to buy a PC, make sure it ISN'T from Time. I really don't know how they are still in business.....
Indeed, as Turbonutter says, when you select your own components it's not really the money you're saving but more the quality you're gaining. I've had a poke around the inside of a PC from the likes of Tiny and Compaq - I don't think I'd have the barefaced cheek to sell something as comprehensive crap as that.
If everything works okay, it will take you 3 to 4 hours to get the PC from a pile of bits to a complete system that boots, but that's assuming nothing goes wrong - if it does, you could be looking at sending bits back and allsorts.
We can try and give you all the support we can, I'm prepared to talk you through it. It is -extremely- handy to have a working internet connection besides the computer you're trying to build.
If everything works okay, it will take you 3 to 4 hours to get the PC from a pile of bits to a complete system that boots, but that's assuming nothing goes wrong - if it does, you could be looking at sending bits back and allsorts.
We can try and give you all the support we can, I'm prepared to talk you through it. It is -extremely- handy to have a working internet connection besides the computer you're trying to build.
i Forget to say, with the motherboard bundles you get
Motherboard (oviouslY)
Procesor
Heatsink
Fan
Memory.
Just look at the spec of the motherboard first.
Motherboard (oviouslY)
Procesor
Heatsink
Fan
Memory.
Just look at the spec of the motherboard first.
yeh. if you buy a ready made one you have no clue about the main stuff about your pc. For example you dont know if your motherboard is raid compatable. etc
In the long term building your own will easily benefit for you. You choose the parts. There fore by doing this you can upgrade for a longer time in the futre( hopefuly becuase you choose the right parts)
And you get everyything exactly how you want it!
What i would recomend is a motherboard bundle. they work out that little bit cheaper. www.novatech.co.uk does them. the parts are tested together so you shouldnt have any problems.
Also www.savastore.co.uk ( or .com) do them. I think. not 100% sure. anyway fish around for bundles, you tend to get it that big cheaper.
In the long term building your own will easily benefit for you. You choose the parts. There fore by doing this you can upgrade for a longer time in the futre( hopefuly becuase you choose the right parts)
And you get everyything exactly how you want it!
What i would recomend is a motherboard bundle. they work out that little bit cheaper. www.novatech.co.uk does them. the parts are tested together so you shouldnt have any problems.
Also www.savastore.co.uk ( or .com) do them. I think. not 100% sure. anyway fish around for bundles, you tend to get it that big cheaper.
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